Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018It’s the end of May and we’ve gone from wood burning furnaces and fireplaces to firepits. Soon will be fireworks and wildfires...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer: What To KnowCOPDers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Most people with COPD will not develop. Still, researchers are aware of...reactions3comments
Traveling With COPDHaving COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a...reactions2comments
At The Onset Of COPDWhat is COPD? COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema...reactionscomments
Airway Tree Variations - Another Clue to COPD RiskCOPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects 16 million people. Additional millions have the disease, but...reactionscomments
SnowflakesYesterday I was watching the snow fall and was reminded of our science study, so many years ago, where we were taught...reactionscomments
The Old Gray MareWhat a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m...reactions2comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPDDo you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly...reactions7comments
Paying for Medications with COPDThe cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you...reactions8comments
My TherapySometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing...reactions1comment
Bite Sized BitsHave you ever heard the joke: Well, probably you have since that's one of the oldest jokes in existence. It dawned on...reactions3comments
Saying GoodbyeOn January 16, 2018 I said goodbye to my mom. She didn’t have COPD, she had 2 types of cancer. It was...reactions1comment
Education - Don't Wait For It!I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the...reactionscomments
A Day In A Life With COPDThis article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s...reactions2comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the HolidaysMaybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title...reactionscomments
Happy New Year 2018!It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person...reactionscomments
COPD, Obesity and MeThe last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese...reactions5comments
What Tests Should I Expect During a Lung Transplant Evaluation?Once you have been accepted into the evaluation process, you will be scheduled for tests ranging from physical therapy assessment to heart...reactionscomments
Waiting For A Lung TransplantAfter you have been approved for a lung transplant you will begin the process of getting your finances, logistics and plans nailed...reactionscomments
Other Tests with COPD Part I: Sleep ApneaThere are several diagnostic tests to diagnose COPD. There are also a few tests to diagnose other medical problems concurrent with COPD...reactions5comments
